A scheme to target traffic in Richmond Park may have to be amended if it starts to cause problems for people living nearby

Manager Royal Parks launched a 6 month trial to reduce the volume of through-traffic last month.

But Richmond Council says if the scheme proves detrimental to the surrounding areas, it’ll need to be amended or abandoned.

Problems could include a decline in road safety, extra congestion and poor air quality in residential streets.

The Council has agreed to carry out a number of traffic counts in key locations including park entrances.

The Council has also asked that TfL carry out similar study work along their roads e.g. Upper Richmond Road West.